Stretching and strengthening of the elbow muscles is an important way to recover from injuries and prevent them from reoccurring. Your physical therapist can help control inflammation with specific exercises to help improve your elbow range of motion and strength.
When a meniscus tear occurs, you may hear a popping sound around your knee joint. Typical symptoms include acute pain when the area is touched, swelling, limited mobility and not being able to put any weight on your knee.
Rotator cuff tears may also include a combination of other injuries to the biceps tendon at the shoulder, or with labral tears (the ring of cartilage at the shoulder joint). Work with a physical therapist to alleviate pain and stiffness and restore movement to the shoulder and arm.
Ankle sprains occur when the foot twists or turns beyond its normal range of movement, causing the ligaments connecting the bones of the leg, ankle, and foot to overstretch or tear. The ankle joint is one of the major weight-bearing structures in the body.
Identifying the underlying cause of the Pelvic-Floor Dysfunction can difficult, take charge of your condition and get the treatment you need.
Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make to manage chronic pain or injury. Regular exercise will strengthen your muscles, your heart, increase mobility and you’ll feel better.
Pills, should not be the first choice for pain relief. Before using anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants, look to non-invasive treatments like exercise.
A sudden fall can be startling and upsetting. If you do fall, stay as calm as possible. Take several deep breaths to try to relax. Remain still on the floor or ground for a few moments.
Americans typically over medicate themselves with pain killers to alleviate chronic pain problems. Non-invasive, drug free treatments such as such remedies as superficial heat, massage, acupuncture or, in some cases, spinal manipulation (chiropractic or osteopathic) have proved highly effective in relieving aches and pains.
Exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Physical therapy helps reduce and manage pain, as well as recovery from injury.